Emily Oster

economics professor at the University of Chicago and author of the new book Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to Know

Emily Oster appears in the following:

30 Issues: Schools and COVID-19

Monday, October 26, 2020

Emily Oster's overview on COVID-19's impact on schools plus the federal government's lack of guidance.

Putting COVID-19 News in Context

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Emily Oster explains the current state of COVID-19.

Will New Nationwide Calorie Labeling Rules Change What You Eat?

Thursday, December 04, 2014

The FDA announced nationwide calorie labeling rules for vending machines and chain restaurants. But the results of posting calorie counts do not always lead to healthier choices.

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America's Infant Mortality Problem

Thursday, October 09, 2014

The United States spends more money on healthcare than any other nation in the world, yet we also have one of the highest rates of infant deaths.

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Busting Pregnancy Myths

Friday, September 20, 2013

Emily Oster, economics professor at the University of Chicago and author of the new book Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong - and What You Really Need to...

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